Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

April 30, 2018 AASR Quarterly Meeting The quarterly meeting of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies will be held on May 2nd and our Master of Kadosh, Gregory R. Spooner invites all Scottish Rite Masons to attend. The primary topic of business will be the upcoming  events for May and June as well as updates on our building renovations.  All Scottish Rite Masons are invited. The meeting will be held at 6:15 pm with a social and build your own hamburger dinner to follow.  Dress for the meeting is coat, tie, and Scottish Rite cap.

Knighting of new members of the Knights of St Andrew Wednesday, May 9, 2018 6:45 pm - Knighting 7:15 pm - Dinner and Libations This event is open to KSA members, candidates for the KSA, and Honor men of the Des Moines Valley.  Dress is coat, tie, and AASR cap.

ONE DAY SCOTTISH RITE REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018 8:00 AM                      CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:30 AM                      RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 8:50 AM                      4th Degree        Secret Master 9:40 AM                      5th Degree        Perfect Master 10:25 AM                    14th Degree       Perfect Elu CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREE 11:25 AM                    18th Degree       Knight Rose Croix 12:35 PM                     REUNION LUNCHEON COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 1:20 PM                       25th Degree     Knight of the Brazen Serpent 2:00 PM                       30th Degree     Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:20 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the Royal Secret (1st section) 4:10 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the Royal Secret (2nd section) 5:15 PM                       SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM                       BBQ

Scottish Rite Express

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa April 13, 2018 Scottish Rite Summer Reunion The 2018 Summer Reunion will honor Inspector General Honorary, Henry Albert "Al" Dunlap, 33°.   This reunion will be a One Day event on Saturday, June 30th and will feature the 4th, 5th, 14th, 18th, 25th, 30th, & 32nd degrees.  This shortened reunion format will allow a Master Mason to complete his journey through the Scottish Rite in just one day, yet still receive many of the great lessons and lectures of our degrees.  The cost to join Scottish Rite is $335 ($285 if less than 31 years of age).  Candidates will receive all meals, a copy of the book "A Bridge to Light", the 14th Degree Pyramid, a 32nd degree pin, Patent of Membership, Class picture, and 2 tickets to 2018 Double Eagle Gala on Saturday, November 3rd. For a petition click the link below: Scottish Rite Petition

ONE DAY SCOTTISH RITE REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018 8:00 AM                      CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:30 AM                      RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 8:50 AM                      4th Degree        Secret Master 9:40 AM                      5th Degree        Perfect Master 10:25 AM                    14th Degree       Perfect Elu CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREE 11:25 AM                    18th Degree       Knight Rose Croix 12:35 PM                     REUNION LUNCHEON COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 1:20 PM                       25th Degree      Knight of the                                                                  Brazen Serpent 2:00 PM                       30th Degree     Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:20 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the                                         (1st section)     Royal Secret 4:10 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the                                         (2nd section)    Royal Secret  5:15 PM                     SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM                     BBQ

Spring Reunion/Maundy Thursday

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa March 23, 2018 Reunion Updates This is just a quick update in preparation for the reunion this weekend. The 2018 Spring Reunion in honor of Ford C. Thompson 32°KCCH and A. Curtis Vandivier, 32° KCCH will conclude this weekend.  The first weekend and extra Thursday was excellent and I am sure this weekend will be of equal fun and quality. The class officers are President, Matthew McCormick of Daylight Lodge #660.  Class Secretary/Treasurer is Kenneth Mundy of Home #370 and Bryan Tingle of Daylight Lodge #660 is the Orator. We will kick things off with dinner tonight in the Tapestry room at 5:15 pm.  The kitchen krew will be preparing Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Garden Salad with choice of dressing (Ranch/French), California Mix, and for dessert Cupcakes.  Cost is $10 per person.  The Degrees on Friday night are the Philosophical and Religious Degrees of the Council of Kadosh.  They are a serious and symbolic nature.  The 23rd, Chief of the Tabernacle begins at 6:00 pm, followed by 24th at 6:30 pm, 25th at 7:20 pm, 26th at 7:55 pm, and the 27th at 8:35 pm.  They are short degrees and are very profound.  The messages introduced in the 23rd are woven throughout this block of degrees, culminating in the 27th Knight of the Sun.  A bit of trivia, the 27th used to be a mandatory degree. Feel free to sleep in a bit on Saturday morning as we are starting the 28th Degree, Knight Commander of the Temple at 10:00 am.  This begins the Chivalric (Templar) degrees of the Scottish Rite.  The 28th is a great degree with temptation, chivalry, and a great battle scene.  The 29th degree, Knight of St. Andrew, shares the vows and obligations of Knighthood and gives the history of the Knights Templar and their connection to Scottish Rite. Lunch will be in the Tapestry room and will be a build your own Deli Sandwich with Chicken Noodle Soup.  Lunch begins at 11:40 am.  Cost is $10. Then it will be back to the auditorium for the finality of the reunion.  The 30th degree, Knight Kadosh begins at 12:30 pm.  This will complete the Council of Kadosh degrees.  The Consistory degrees (31st & 32nd) are completely different in both form and substance.  The 31st degree takes us to Ancient Egypt for the Court of the Dead at 1:55 pm, while the 32nd Degree (3:00 pm) reveals the Royal Secret. Following the degree work will be our Mardi Gras Party Spring Banquet.  Social hour begins at 6:00 pm.  Our Master of Kadosh, Gregory R. Spooner will be your host for the evening as we welcome our new Masters of the Royal Secret.  We have family of our honoree A. Curtis Vandivier, 32° KCCH joining us for the festivities. They will be our special guests for the evening.  Great Caterers of Iowa is catering with a Cajun Feast Menu. Blackened Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Baby Red Potatoes, Corn on Cob, Red Beans and Rice, Southern Slaw, Spicy Green Beans, Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread, Warm Beignets with Powered Sugar.  Dress for the occasion is classy casual. Cost is $35 per person. Our DJ for the Mardi Gras Party Spring Banquet is Select Entertainment.  He will be playing Dixieland Jazz and Zydeco music.

Spring Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 5:15 PM             DINNER 6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle 6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle 7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent 7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy 8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple 10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew 11:40 AM           LUNCH 12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh          CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor 3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st) 3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd) 5:15 PM             SHRINE COLD SANDS                           (BLUE LODGE ROOM) 6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI                            GRAS PARTY

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES DES MOINES SCOTTISH RITE CHAPTER ROSE CROIX THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018   SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER 519 Park Street ▪ Des Moines, Iowa         6:15 pm ▪ Dinner Salad, Baked Spiral Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetable, Dessert ($10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 12) 7:00 pm ▪ Ceremonies (Open to all Scottish Rite Masons, their families, and guests) Extinguishing the Lights   12 Soliloquies  Relighting the Lights Please make reservations for dinner by Monday, March 26th

Spring Reunion/Maundy Thursday

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa March 20, 2018

Registration ends tomorrow (March 21st) at 4:00PM. Please RSVP now!   Spring Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 5:15 PM             DINNER 6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle 6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle 7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent 7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy 8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple 10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew 11:40 AM           LUNCH 12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh          CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor 3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st) 3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd) 5:15 PM             SHRINE COLD SANDS                           (BLUE LODGE ROOM) 6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI                            GRAS PARTY

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES DES MOINES SCOTTISH RITE CHAPTER ROSE CROIX THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018   SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER 519 Park Street ▪ Des Moines, Iowa         6:15 pm ▪ Dinner Salad, Baked Spiral Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetable, Dessert ($10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 12) 7:00 pm ▪ Ceremonies (Open to all Scottish Rite Masons, their families, and guests) Extinguishing the Lights   12 Soliloquies  Relighting the Lights Please make reservations for dinner by Monday, March 26th

Spring Reunion Continues Tonight

Scottish Rite  Express

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

Early registration ends today, Please RSVP today and save $7.00 per person!!

Spring reunion continues tonight at 5:00 come join us for scalloped potatoes and ham.  Then stay for the degrees.  There will be pizza after.

Spring Reunion Schedule THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 5:00 PM             DINNER          COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 5:45 PM             19th Degree   Grand Pontiff 6:45 PM             20th Degree   Master of the Symbolic                                                    Lodge 7:45 PM             21st Degree   Noachite or Prussian                                                        Knight 8:50 PM             22nd Degree  Knight of the Royal Axe FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 5:15 PM             DINNER 6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle 6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle 7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent 7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy 8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple 10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew 11:40 AM           LUNCH 12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh          CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor 3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st) 3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd) 5:00 PM             SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI                            GRAS PARTY  Click below for a Scottish Rite Petition Petition